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Snoring rooms offer an alternative to the sofa

Snorers and their sleep-deprived partners make up a significant portion of the US population. No matter who pulls out of the couples bed, the most commonly used alternative is the family or living room sofa. However, rejecting the alternative and going round and round all night with the “buzz saw” can strain a relationship, not to mention the deep circles that sleepless nights create. One solution and trend in homes is to have a space next to the master bedroom that serves as a “snoring room”. And surprisingly, the “buzz saw” is often the one that is delegated to the snoring room.

Quietly sitting at the top of the wish lists of spouses building new homes, builders and designers are now offering the option, and many married couples are embracing it. Often this new refuge is a room accessible directly from the master bedroom. Some homeowners take a designated seating area on a builder’s floor plan, enclose and soundproof the new room.

The snoring rooms are decorated in the colors and style of the master bedroom. A general rule of thumb is that a snoring room should have at least one double bed. This encourages visits from the other half. Room dimensions vary, but most decorators said that twelve by twelve feet would comfortably hold a bed, nightstand, and comfortable reading chair.

As with any emerging trend, snoring rooms are popular in new homes where modifications are easier. But, one contractor said, he’s seeing an increase in renovating existing homes to create a “snoring escape.” If you include a snoring room in your home, it’s too early to tell how homebuyers will accept them at resale. At this point, plan to take down a snoring room before you put your house on the market.

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